Of the Martyrdom of James the Apostle.
When King Herod stretched forth his Hand to vex certain of the Church, he slew James the Brother of John with the Sword; and it is record∣ed,
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When King Herod stretched forth his Hand to vex certain of the Church, he slew James the Brother of John with the Sword; and it is record∣ed,
that he which drew him before the Tribunal-Seat, when he saw that he would willingly suffer Martyrdom, was therewith moved, and volun∣tarily confessed himself to be a Christian; then * 1.1 were they both brought together, but he in the way requested James the Apostle to pardon him, which after he had paused a little upon the matter, turning unto him, answered, Peace be unto thee, and kissed him; and so they were both beheaded together.
Ch. 9.